Daily Mini Crossword Tips and Answers (March 3, 2026)

The New York Times Mini Crossword, introduced in 2014, has become a daily staple for many puzzle enthusiasts. As of September 2025, access requires a New York Times Games subscription, priced at $6.95 per month. The puzzles refresh daily at 10 PM ET on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 6 PM ET on Sundays.

The Daily Evergreen launched its own weekly mini crossword on February 26, 2026. It is available both online and in the weekly paper. Answers are revealed instantly online, with solutions published in the following paper. Play The Daily Evergreen mini crossword here: Evergreen Weekly Crossword #1&ref=yanuki.com.

Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword on March 3, 2026:

Across:

1 - DING

5 - MOVIE

6 - ATONE

7 - SHREK

8 - KEYS

Down:

1 - DOTHE

2 - IVORY

3 - NINES

4 - GEEK

5 - MASK

On the New York Times Games app or website.

No, a New York Times Games subscription is required as of September 2025.

Online and in the weekly paper.

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